mikewix Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 The other day my Dewalt 788 started making knocking sounds that are getting worst. Started looking into Dewalt repair shops in Wisconsin. Most that I talked to would take my saw and ship it to Milwaukee. Luckily I found one just a couple towns away that fix them on site. Was told about 2 weeks turn around. So I'm sawless and not happy as I had just sold my RBI Hawk 220 3 weeks ago (because who needs 2 saws) Guess I'll get all those frame made that I'm behind on. I've been looking at the excaliber saw, How do you owners like yours? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Sorry to hear that Mike. Why would you sell a Hawk and keep a DeWalt? Just curious. I had a DeWalt, nothing wrong with it but I bought a Excalibur 21. It is a nice saw, although I am having some problems with mine. Maybe self induced, but I will see. I owe Ray Seyco a call back to explain it some more. I don't think it is common to have problems, especially when it is not even a year old yet. I do think the Excalibur is a step up from a DeWalt. I like the tension setting and the quick release setup much better. I think the Ex runs smoother, less vibration. I do not think you will sorry if you buy an Excalibur. The table tilting verses the arm tilting doesn't matter to me, I have yet to saw something where I will care. Maybe some day, but I think either way works fine. However, if you can afford it or figure our a way to do it, bypass the Ex and move right on up to a Hegner or Hawk. ... You know you will want to...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Never be with out a back up saw ,never ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 You can always use two saws. Always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I just love my "Excaliber " never go back to a Dewalt,but I still have my Dewalt for a back up sitting in my shop. tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sorry to hear that Mike. Why would you sell a Hawk and keep a DeWalt? Just curious. I had a DeWalt, nothing wrong with it but I bought a Excalibur 21. It is a nice saw, although I am having some problems with mine. Maybe self induced, but I will see. I owe Ray Seyco a call back to explain it some more. I don't think it is common to have problems, especially when it is not even a year old yet. I do think the Excalibur is a step up from a DeWalt. I like the tension setting and the quick release setup much better. I think the Ex runs smoother, less vibration. I do not think you will sorry if you buy an Excalibur. The table tilting verses the arm tilting doesn't matter to me, I have yet to saw something where I will care. Maybe some day, but I think either way works fine. However, if you can afford it or figure our a way to do it, bypass the Ex and move right on up to a Hegner or Hawk. ... You know you will want to..... I have a DeWalt and an Ex21 and if someone said to me "You can only keep one" I would keep the DeWalt. The blades go in easier, the cutting area is further away not on top of you and the tension is easier. No it's the Dewalt for me every time. The other day my Dewalt 788 started making knocking sounds that are getting worst. Started looking into Dewalt repair shops in Wisconsin. Most that I talked to would take my saw and ship it to Milwaukee. Luckily I found one just a couple towns away that fix them on site. Was told about 2 weeks turn around. So I'm sawless and not happy as I had just sold my RBI Hawk 220 3 weeks ago (because who needs 2 saws) Guess I'll get all those frame made that I'm behind on. I've been looking at the excaliber saw, How do you owners like yours? Mike You always need a second saw, between us my husband and I have 4 saws. I have often got work going were I can use both saws all I have to do is change seats. Hope your saw comes home to you soon. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I wouldn't part with my EX21, I've used many saws over the years, but, none as nice to cut on as the EX21. I've owned my saw for 3-4 years now, and I've never had any problems with it and I use it a fair amount. I've got my doubts that if you tried an EX21, that you wouldn't want to own one. That's what happened to me, I tried out an EX21 and just had to have one. Len tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 good luck. I hope they get it fixed and back to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) The best my Excaliber I'm thinking of naming mine. Roly Edited March 12, 2015 by Phantom Scroller tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Go here and read the DW788 tune up section. It will tell you how to fix that knocking sound. http://www.scrollsaws.com/ Ray oldhudson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 It's a minor job ,easy to fix ,just not as much fun as buying another saw ,you can't fix your self for free ! But hey ! if you feel the need to have a spare ,or two You must make a hell of a lot of money at it . Anything mechanical has issues from time to time ,Mines a hobby ,thats all part of owning HOBBY stuff .You Pro's that make a living sawing ,past the HOBBY class and entered the business class , I have not heard of any one hiring additional help to expand and keep up with the overflow of business ,and adding on for additional Growth ! Some may ,if so ,it's a closely guarded secret ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 I had my saw in the shop last fall for 3 weeks with no back up. I haven't got a back up yet but I am looking, I have looked on creggs list but no luck. I will get one the first chance I ger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I barely have room for the one saw I have. My shop is only 9 x 13 and I have a full sized bandsaw, an 8 foot work bench, a stack tool box, a portable Dewalt table saw, a drill press, belt sander, bench grinder so you see, no room for anymore toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I hear you, Ray. My workshop is a little bigger then that, but it got too small for more tools,,, so my bench that use to be 8' is now 4'!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah Scroller Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Get the ex-21 .Its the best saw out there ! ROLY-Mine is named ELVIS-AFTER THE KING OF ROCK & ROLL KEEP ON SCROLLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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